Baltimore

Population

2,690,886
Metro Area
637,418
City Limits
Education
Population change

Rankings

11	Walkable Cities
13	Cities for Recent College Grads
23	Center for University Research, Worldwide

Key Attractions
Median Home Price

$112,000

1.8% year-over-year
Top Occupations
Median Income

$65,392

Diversity

64%	White
28%	African American
4%	Asian
4%	Hispanic or Latino
4%	Other

Sources: 2009 American Community Survey, Zillow.com, Bureau of Labor Statistics. All city data is representative of metropolitan statistical area

The War on Red-Light Cameras

Houston and L.A. recently turned theirs off. Will others join them?
- Eric Jaffe
- Sep 22, 2011
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Charts
Is Bicycle Commuting Really Catching On? And if So, Where?

A survey of 55 major U.S. cities shows big gains in many places, but plenty of regional variation
- Mark Byrnes
- Sep 21, 2011
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Rankings
America's 20 Most Economically Vibrant College Towns

With better jobs markets and high levels of state funding, these U.S. cities offer a lot more than just a place to go to school
- Richard Florida
- Sep 21, 2011
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Inner Harbor

Urban Brownfield Cleanup's Big Benefits

Redeveloping old industrial sites in cities not only reduces contamination, it also helps further smart growth
- Kaid Benfield
- Sep 20, 2011
- Comments
Urban Wonk
The Case for a D.C.-Baltimore Mega-Region

Maryland's controversial anti-sprawl plan is in the final review phase
- Eric Jaffe
- Sep 16, 2011
- Comments
Charts
State of Play: Playground Infrastructure in 20 Major U.S. Cities

Which major U.S. cities provide the best, and worst, mix of playgrounds for their youngest residents?
- Sommer Mathis
- Sep 15, 2011
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Inside Mexico City's Chaotic Underground Rush Hour

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Inside Mexico City's Chaotic Underground Rush Hour